Beyond the base OS, you can extend functionality with paid subscriptions:
: Deploy your image on platforms like AWS , DigitalOcean, or Proxmox.
Go to the License Manager, select the purchased license, and choose "Activate on QNAP Device" to generate the license key. qutscloud license key
: This key is then carried over to a virtual machine waiting in a marketplace like AWS , Microsoft Azure , or DigitalOcean .
Before you can generate a license key, you must buy a subscription plan that matches your instance's resources. Beyond the base OS, you can extend functionality
: Find your purchased QuTScloud license in the list.
If you only need simple cloud file storage, a standard object store (S3, Azure Blob) might be cheaper. But for advanced NAS features, QutsCloud + a valid license key is hard to beat. Before you can generate a license key, you
Mastering QutsCloud Licensing: A Practical Guide to License Keys and Compliance
When you first install QUTScloud, you receive a . During this trial, the OS is fully unlocked. You can test iSCSI performance, run Virtualization Station, and configure your storage pools.
| Source | Use Case | | :--- | :--- | | | Direct purchase from QNAP for deployment on VMware/Hyper-V | | AWS Marketplace | Subscribe to "QNAP QuTScloud" – key auto-delivered to AWS License Manager | | Azure Marketplace | Subscribe to "QNAP QuTScloud" – managed via Azure portal | | QNAP License Manager | Generate trial keys or manage existing subscriptions |
Once a key is generated, it can be applied during or after the initial setup: